Steel Production Operator: Hands-On Training and Growth

Equals One Ltd; Calverley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PPE provided

Training and development opportunities

Progression to Machine Operator role

Friendly, supportive team

Job summary

Firth Steels in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, is seeking a hands-on Factory / Steel Production Operative. You will support seasoned machine operators on busy production lines, handling materials and helping keep operations safe and efficient.

The role offers a 40-hour week, full-time permanent contract, and scope to learn and progress into a machine operator role through practical on-site training in steel fabrication and shopfloor activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy factory, production or manufacturing environment, preferably steel.
• Experience with steel manufacturing or fabrication is desirable.
• Overhead crane licence or proven crane operation experience.
• Experience operating guillotines or press brakes for fabrication roles.
• Good understanding of safe working practices in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines alongside experienced operators for smooth running.
• Prepare, handle and move steel materials and maintain quality standards.
• Assist with general manufacturing activities and maintain a tidy shopfloor.
• Operate overhead cranes where trained and competent.
• Assist with guillotine and press brake operations in Fabrication Shop as needed.
• Follow health and safety procedures and support colleagues across the factory.

Skills

Factory background

Overhead crane experience

Guillotine/press brake experience

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Overhead cranes

Guillotine

Press brake

Job description

Firth Steels in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, is seeking a hands-on Factory / Steel Production Operative. You will support seasoned machine operators on busy production lines, handling materials and helping keep operations safe and efficient.

The role offers a 40-hour week, full-time permanent contract, and scope to learn and progress into a machine operator role through practical on-site training in steel fabrication and shopfloor activities.